I made the right school choice for my kids

Marcia Garcia, a Latina mom and education advocate in Providence, shares her insights on engaging parents in decisions affecting their children’s education, particularly regarding school choice. Drawing from her experiences as a Central High School graduate and a parent with children in charter public schools, Garcia stresses the importance of diverse educational options, especially for communities of color. She underscores the success of charter schools in meeting students’ unique needs and urges collaborative efforts between charter and traditional public schools to ensure equitable access to quality education for all children.